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Qatari-US military relations: context, evolution and prospects
( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2017 , Article)Military cooperation is one of the most intriguing dimensions of the Qatari-US relationship. It has progressively evolved, driven by a changing geopolitical landscape and security threats in the Middle East. In fact, it ... -
QATAR’S DEFENSE POLICY: SMART CHOICES OF A SMALL STATE
( Institute of International Affairs , 2018 , Conference Paper)Defense policy of Qatar to a great extent depends on the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and it’s heavily affected by the instable relations with the Gulf neighbors. Qatar has conducted a defense policy ... -
Re-visioning Germany's democracy promotion in the Arab World
( GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies , 2022 , Article)This article briefly investigates German democracy promotion in the Arab world since the 2011 popular uprisings and revolutions. It seeks a parsimonious discourse analysis, looking at Germany's "democracy-promotion speak" ... -
Reflexive politics and Arab 'risk society'? COVID-19 and issues of public health
( GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies , 2020 , Article)Zeroing in on the notion of "risk society," this article attempts to unpack the challenges posed by COVID-19 on the Arab world. It highlights problems of inequality within and between Arab states with respect to public ... -
Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Near East and North Africa Region
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)The COVID-19 pandemic affected agri-food systems worldwide. However, while the impacts differed from one country/region to another, the scholarly literature seems to focus on developed countries in the Global North. ... -
Regionalism in Crisis: GCC Integration without Democracy
( Taylor & Francis , 2020 , Article)At the core of “disembedded regionalism” in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is an incapacity to foster more representative forms of politics that are responsive to citizens. Instead, elite-to-elite relations are a salient ... -
Relationship between Inward Investment and Productivity in Oman
( OMICS International , 2017 , Article)This study explores how the peculiarity of economic structure and institutions affect the relationship between inward investment and productivity of domestic firms in Oman. It provides its analysis through an examination ... -
Research on food loss and waste in the Western Balkans: A systematic review
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article Review)Food losses and waste (FLW) is considered a critical issue in the ongoing debate on the sustainability of agri-food systems. However, the scholarly literature on FLW is still geographically-biased, with more attention ... -
Rethinking unsustainability in Tunisia's sustainable development
( GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies , 2020 , Article)This article problematises sustainable development in Tunisia through the lens of regional (under)development. Decades of accumulated imbalances between the country's coastal (Sahel) and southern/interior regions stand as ... -
Routledge handbook of the arab spring: Rethinking democratization
( Taylor and Francis , 2014 , Book)The self-immolation of Mohammed Bouazizi in Tunisia in December 2010 heralded the arrival of the ‘Arab Spring, ' a startling, yet not unprecedented, era of profound social and political upheaval. The meme of the Arab Spring ... -
Russian and European foreign policy towards the middle east: An energy security analysis
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Saudi women and Islamic discourse, selected examples of Saudi feminisms
( Brill Academic Publishers , 2016 , Article Review)Saudi women entered the realm of writing and language only half a century ago through the genres of both creative and journalistic prose. In this paper, I shall take the example of four Saudi female writers who represent ... -
Security Sector Reform in the Maghreb: Finding a Realistic Approach
( Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis , 2020 , Other)Security sector reform (SSR) is a key concern in the current landscape of political transition towards democracy in the Maghreb. It is particularly important given the fundamental and historical roles played by the security ... -
Sensorial analysis of factors influencing consumers' perceptions toward the consumption of edible flowers in Iran
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Global consumers want more from their food, and adding edible flowers may improve the appearance of certain dishes. In Iran, some flowers, such as roses and saffron, have been utilized for over 3000 years. However, consuming ... -
Shifting priorities in Russia's foreign and security policy
( Ashgate Publishing Ltd , 2014 , Book)Given the resurgence of Russian economic capabilities and of Russia's role as a regional, even global, political actor, much of the literature written more than 4-5 years ago is already dated. The editor and contributors ... -
Simulation and impact analysis of behavioral and socioeconomic dimensions of energy consumption
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Human-oriented factors present unavoidable challenges and uncertainties in building energy strategic planning. The uncertainties escalate when the target society is not fully known to the decision-maker and can create ... -
Small States and the New Security Environment : Qatar’s Military Power and Diplomacy: The Emerging Roles of Small States in International Relations.
( Springer, Cham , 2020 , Book chapter)Qatar has sought political and military shelter for strategic protection and for enhancing the country’s regional and international profile. Qatar’s experience highlights that a small state does not ensure its security ... -
Societal implications of UAE tourism development
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A Study on Lebanon’s Competitive Knowledge-Based Economy, Relative Strengths, and Shortcomings
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Lebanon faces several social, political, and economic challenges delaying the efforts to develop a sustainable economy and inclusive society. The advancement of the knowledge economy is critical to the future economic ... -
Sustainable agri-food systems: Environment, economy, society, and policy
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article Review)Agri-food systems (AFS) have been central in the debate on sustainable development. De-spite this growing interest in AFS, comprehensive analyses of the scholarly literature are hard to find. Therefore, the present systematic ...